Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2022 it gave $1.3 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $540,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2022.
- Grants paid, 2022$1.3 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$540,000
- Assets$23.0 million
How to apply
Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 22 | $1.2 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2022
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Texas Community Foundation | Support of charitable organizations | $540,000 |
| Cristo Rey Fort Worth High School | For new campus | $200,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Fort Worth | Operating support | $150,000 |
| Fort Worth Opera | Opera support | $110,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Support of the lab for economic opportunity program and related research | $100,000 |
| Texas Ballet Theater Fort Worth | Ballet support | $50,000 |
| The Cliburn | Festival events | $30,000 |
| Girls Inc of Tarrant County | Support of programs to help girls including the college and career campaign | $20,000 |
| Amphibian Stage Productions | Support of national theatre live | $15,000 |
| United Way of Tarrant Co | Support of center for transforming lives, child study center, and otehr tarrant co local charities | $10,000 |
| Community Healthcare of Texas | End-of-life care for the needy | $10,000 |
| Jewel Charity | Support of cook children's hospital | $10,000 |
| United Community Centers | Summer day camp program | $10,000 |
| Ballet Concerto Fort Worth | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Fort Worth Youth Orchestra | Operating support for music education program | $5,000 |
| Key School-Ctr for Learning Differe | Assist students with learning differences | $5,000 |
| Advancement Fdn of Catholic Diocese | Annual diocesan appeal - support of ministries | $5,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | Food for children | $5,000 |
| Center for Transforming Lives | Operating support | $5,000 |
| The Women's Center | Annual fund drive | $2,500 |
| Brite Divinity School | Operating support | $2,500 |
| The Warm Place | Grief support program | $1,000 |
| Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Opera America | Support of opera in the united states | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill A Fischer
- David G Fischer
- Charles K Fischer Jr
- Teresa F Howard
- Patrick N Fischer
Questions people ask
Does Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2022, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation?
Its 2022 filing lists Jill A Fischer (Pres,treas, Dir), David G Fischer (Sec, Dir), Charles K Fischer Jr (Dir) and Teresa F Howard (Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and arts and culture.